Sperm Immobilization Properties of Aqueous Ethanolic Extract of Hymenocardia Acida Stem Bark
Journal Title: Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences (MJMS) - Year 2011, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
Hymenocardia acida (Large red-heart) is widely used in Nigeria and many African countries, and has many therapeutic benefits. This study evaluated the sperm immobilization property of aqueous ethanolic extract of Hymenocardia acida stem bark. It was found that the extract of Hymenocardia acida reduced sperm motility in concentration-dependent manner. At 10 % concentration, the spermatozoa immediately became immotile. The results showed that Hymenocardia acida stem bark extract possesses sperm immobilization property.
Authors and Affiliations
Adakole Abu| Department of Veterinary Physiology, Pharmacology and Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Agriculture, P.M.B, 2373, Makurdi, Nigeria, Chukwuka Uchendu| Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria, Raphael Ofukwu| Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Agriculture, P.M.B, 2373, Makurdi, Nigeria
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- EP ID EP8814
- DOI 10.3889/MJMS.1857-5773.2011.0185
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